Penn State football prepares for 2026 season opener against Marshall

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Penn State football prepares for 2026 season opener against Marshall
Summary

Penn State will kick off its 2026 season at home against Marshall in 96 days. The matchup comes as part of a special countdown that reminisces about a notable 96-yard drive from their 1994 campaign, where the Nittany Lions overcame a significant deficit against Illinois to clinch their first Big Ten title. There are currently no players wearing number 96 in the program. The offseason continues with various podcasts and discussions as fans look ahead to the season opener.

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  • Penn State opens the 2026 season at home against Marshall.
  • The kickoff is scheduled in 96 days.
  • The team reflects on a historic 96-yard drive from 1994.
  • No current players wear the number 96.
  • Podcasts are available discussing Penn State's upcoming season.
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In 96 days, Penn State will open its 2026 season at home against Marshall. Presently, there’s no number 96 on the program and this is a shameless use of the 96 as Tim just used the 96-yard drive against Illinois in last year’s preseason countdown. That’s right. The biggest threat to Penn State’s 12-0 season […]

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